Focus on Your Future at Central Carolina

Central Carolina Technical College is a comprehensive, public, two-year institution of higher education that is dedicated to fostering a positive environment of teaching and learning for faculty, staff, and students. The College serves primarily the region of Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw, and Sumter counties in South Carolina and confers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Central Carolina students have a wide array of programs and services from which to choose. Our online programming and cooperative agreements with other colleges and universities provide students with exceptional opportunities coupled with our more traditional learning opportunities.

Students receive FAFSA application help

SC College Goal held a special event on Feb. 21 to help students fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid at several CCTC locations. Learn more: SCCANGO.org

Natural Resources Management students learn from alum

Naturalist Josh Arrants ’02 spoke with students from the Natural Resources Management program on Feb. 26 about the Red-cockaded Woodpecker Restoration Project at Fort Jackson in Columbia.

Student veterans host pancake breakfast

CCTC’s chapter of the Student Veterans of America hosted a pancake breakfast on Feb. 12. Learn more about our Veterans Resource Center.

College Transfer Day 2015

Students met with representatives from 4-year colleges and universities and military branches on Tuesday, Feb. 10.See more photos here.

2015 Health Sciences Job Fair

The third annual CCTC Health Sciences Job Fair was held Feb. 2 in the Health Sciences Center in downtown Sumter, sponsored by Career Services and the college’s chapter of the Student Nurses Association.See more photos here.

2015 Counselors’ Breakfast

CCTC awarded $1.5 million to expand its Kershaw County campus

The Kershaw County Legislative Delegation awarded a $1.5 million check to CCTC on Jan. 26. The Kershaw County campus expansion construction will begin in 2016.

Criminal Justice students attend Governor's Inauguration

Criminal Justice students attended Gov. Nikki Haley's inauguration and toured the State House and SC Supreme Court on Jan. 14 with CCTC President Dr. Tim Hardee and Program Manager Chris Hall.

Spring Semester New Student Orientations

New Student Orientations on Jan. 8 & 10 included information on the school's programs and services, as well as campus tours and refreshments. To see an online version, go to www.cctech.edu/future/142.htm

2014 Legislative Breakfast

Prepping for final exams

TRiO Student Support Services hosted a special drop-in event Dec. 3 called "Final Exam Survivor: Food for Thought." It allowed students to take a break, get some study tips and spend time with other TRiO students.

Getting involved in Student Life

'Order in the courtroom'

Criminal Justice Program students participated in a mock trial Nov. 18, complete with a judge, jury, lawyers, witnesses and a court reporter. It was held in the CCTC Legal Studies Center in downtown Sumter. Learn about the program http://www.cctech.edu/academics/758.htm

Veterans honored with luncheon

The Veterans Resource Center hosted a special luncheon on Nov. 10 to thank CCTC's student, faculty and staff veterans for their service. Learn more about the VRC at http://www.cctech.edu/military/4593.htm

Graduate speaks to Mechatronics class

Matt Ross '13 spoke to students in the Mechatronics Technology Program on Nov. 6 about his experience as a Continental Tire Sumter Plant employee. Ross was named Employee of the Month in October.

Congratulations SCMC Graduating Class!

Congratulations to the newest group graduating from the South Carolina Manufacturing Certification class! Learn more at www.cctech.edu/scmc

Advisor awarded for his service

Mark Neil was honored with a special lapel pin honoring his five years of service as Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Advisor during the PTK Induction Ceremony on Oct. 27.

Main Campus hosts Red Cross blood drive

Student Jaunna Newhouse was one of more than 30 students, faculty and staff who participated in an Oct. 30 Red Cross blood drive.

Student Veterans of America host pancake breakfast

CCTC's chapter of the Student Veterans Association hosted a pancake breakfast on Oct. 23 in the Veterans Resource Center.

Spring registration underway

Jump Week encourages students to get a "jump" on registration with the assistance of academic and financial aid advisors. The event started on Main Campus and continues in Manning, Camden and Bishopville through Nov. 5.

Pink Out! breast cancer awareness event

The CCTC Pink Out! event was held in support of Breast Cancer Awareness on Oct. 29 at the Main Campus. See more photos here.

Students donate supplies for pet shelter

CCTC's Phenomenal Women club collected donations during October to benefit the Lee County Animal Shelter. Phenomenal Women is open to all female CCTC students and strives to encourage and inspire women of all ages and stages of life.

Inspirational speaker talks about 'purpose'

Guest speaker Odell A. Bizzell II held two sessions on Oct. 22 to talk to students about finding their purpose. His appearance was sponsored by Men in Motion.

C2C event supports academic success

Almost 500 students participated in the Commit 2 Complete event in early October. It was designed to help students refocus mid-semester and be encouraged to complete their academic goals. See more photos here.

Celebrating diversity

The campus celebrated Diversity Awareness Week from Oct. 13 to 15 with games, a cultural awareness quiz, music and personal expression. See more photos here.

Welding Certificate Program on display

CCTC's Welding Certificate Program was highlighted during the 9th annual "Art in the Park" event held Oct. 11 in Sumter's historical Memorial Park. Student and staff art works were on display and Program Manager Axel Reis held blacksmith demonstrations.

Student leaders attend Greenville leadership conference

Nearly 20 Central Carolina Technical College students attended the annual statewide S.C. Technical College System Student Leadership Conference held at Greenville Technical College on Sept. 19. See more photos (by Michael Wells) here.

Alum speaks to Criminal Justice classes

Lance Corporal J. Dexter Bassard, a game warden with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources was a guest speaker in two Criminal Justice classes on Oct. 6. He graduated from CCTC in 1999 with an Associate Degree in Natural Resources Management.See more photos here.

Health Sciences students volunteer

Central Carolina Technical College's Student Nurses Association members and Massage Therapy students volunteered at a community health fair last week at the Birnie Hope Center.

Student honored with honor society scholarship

Congratulations to Joshua Johnson, the first CCTC student to be honored with the Phi Theta Kappa's $1,000 Oberndorf Lifeline to Completion Scholarship, which helps PTK members overcome an unanticipated financial barrier. Joshua also joined Dr. Tim Hardee as a special guest on the WDXY Good Morning Sumter Show on Oct. 1. See more photos here.

CCTC hosts texting & driving awareness event

Student Life hosted a Sept. 25 event for Central Carolina students, staff and faculty to bring awareness about the dangers of texting and driving and to encourage people to take a personal pledge to not text and drive. See more photos here.

Veterans Resource Center sponsors suicide prevention speaker

Guest speaker Scott Douglass held a Suicide Prevention Workshop on Sept. 25 that was sponsored by CCTC’s Veterans Resource Center. The workshop was held in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month and covered tips on how to recognize different signs of suffering.See more photos here.

Celebrating Constitution Day

CCTC students registered to vote, enjoyed cotton candy and played games on Sept. 17, as well as attended a Town Hall panel with Sumter Mayor Pro Tem Robert Galiano and Sumter County Voter Rregistration's Deputy Director Mary Cooke. See more photos here.

Administrative Office Technology alumnae speak with students

Administrative Office Technology program graduates Natasha Covington, Jackie Evans and Ginger Parker participated in a panel discussion Monday during instructor Elizabeth Bastedo's Administrative Systems and Procedures class. The three alumnae are current CCTC employees. Learn more about the program.See more photos here.

TRiO Student Support Services hosts info session

HVAC/R students learn from SCWORKS guest speaker

SC Works Site Manager Qualisha Belton and two case managers gave a presentation on Sept. 4 to about 20 students in CCTC's Basic Electricity for HVAC/R course. Students learned about the Santee-Lynches Region Workforce Investment Act Program, which provides services to job seekers.

Advanced manufacturing certificate class starts Sept. 22!

CentralFEST welcomes students back to campus

Students on CCTC's Main Campus enjoyed food, games, entertainment and chair massages on Aug. 28 during a campus festival. CentralFEST travels next week to Kershaw County and F.E. DuBose campuses and the Lee County Site. See more photos here.

Guest speaker talks about finding a job you love

CCTC's Career Services hosted author David Seddiqui for two sessions on Aug. 27. Seddiqui shared what he learned from having 50 jobs in 50 states. See more photos here.

New student nurses welcomed with special orientation

CCTC nursing faculty and Student Nursing Association members hosted a Success in Nursing School orientation to help new nursing students before classes started on Aug. 18.

Congratulations SCMC Graduating Class!

Congratulations to the newest group graduating from the South Carolina Manufacturing Certification class! Learn more at www.cctech.edu/scmc .

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